Best 7 Pork Larb With Fresh Herbs Recipes

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Pork larb is a traditional Thai dish that combines the savory flavors of pork, the zest of fresh herbs, and the slight spice of chili peppers. It is a well-balanced dish that offers both flavor and texture, and it can be enjoyed with a variety of accompaniments. This article will guide you through the process of cooking pork larb with fresh herbs, providing step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure that you create a delicious and authentic version of this classic Thai dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PORK LARB WITH FRESH HERBS



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Based on a recipe from the Spirit House Cook Book. Done with small lettuce leaves makes a great appetiser for a party. This is usually part of a Thai meal. From The lettuce down, these are the garnishes, not to be put and mixed with the mince.

Provided by Latchy

Categories     Pork

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons canola oil
500 g pork mince (ground mince)
1 small red onion, finely chopped
3 spring onions, finely chopped (green onions)
1 tablespoon lemongrass, white tender part only finely sliced
1 tablespoon finely sliced kaffir lime leaf
4 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 cup mint leaf
1/2 cup coriander leaves
1 -2 fresh chili pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped
2 tablespoons roasted rice powder
1 head lettuce (butter or mignonette)
1/2 cup ground roasted peanuts
1/2 cup crispy-fried shallot (can buy them at the supermarket)
1 tablespoon chopped red chile

Steps:

  • Heat oil in wok and stir fry the pork until cooked, about 6-7 minutes (drain any fat).
  • Remove from heat and mix in the remaining ingredients, put in a nice bowl. Arrange the garnishes around the bowl on a nice platter. Diners just help themselves to the lettuce leaves and pork, plus garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.9, Fat 48, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 90.2, Sodium 1405.4, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 31.2

PORK LARB (THAI SALAD WITH PORK, HERBS, CHILI, AND TOASTED RICE POWDER) RECIPE



Pork Larb (Thai Salad with Pork, Herbs, Chili, and Toasted Rice Powder) Recipe image

A classic Northern Thai dish, larb is a meat-based salad that exemplifies the hot, sour, pungent, and sweet flavor balance typical of many Thai dishes. Our version uses fried shallots for extra flavor along with toasted rice powder, giving it an intense nuttiness. We found that grinding the meat yourself in a food processor results in a more interesting and varied texture.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     Snack     Appetizer     Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres     Salads     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 pound lean pork or chicken, trimmed of connective tissue and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup dry glutinous rice (See note)
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves (preferably Thai)
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons ground dry Thai chilis (more or less to taste)
1/4 cup lime juice from about 4 limes
2 tablespoons palm sugar (see note)
Crumbled pork rinds (optional)
Thinly sliced fresh red chili (optional)

Steps:

  • Place meat on a tray leaving a one inch space between each cube and place in freezer until firm but not frozen, about fifteen minutes. Transfer half of meat to bowl of food processor and pulse until meat is roughly ground and no pieces larger than 1/4-inch remain, about 10 one-second pulses. Transfer meat to a bowl. Repeat with remaining meat. Set aside.
  • While meat chills, place rice in an empty 12-inch skillet and heat over medium-high heat shaking constantly until rice is golden brown and a nutty popcorn-like aroma emerges, about 6 minutes. Transfer to mortar and pestle and grind until it has the texture of cracked black pepper. Alternatively, grind in a spice grinder. Set aside.
  • Add oil and shallots to now-empty skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until shallots are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain shallots and discard oil but do not wipe out pan.
  • Add pork, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and 2 tablespoons water to pan. Cook, stirring frequently until pork is just cooked through but not browned at all, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool five minutes. Add remaining fish sauce, scallions, basil, cilantro, mint, half of chili, lime juice, sugar, and toasted rice powder. Toss with hands and taste for seasoning, adding more chili if higher heat is desired.
  • Just before serving, add fried shallots and toss again. Granish with pork rinds and chili. Serve immediately with cabbage or lettuce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1469 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 39 g, ServingSize serves 4 as an appetizer, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SPICY PORK LETTUCE WRAPS



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These lettuce cups filled with spicy ground pork take inspiration from Larb. Found in several Southeast Asian countries, Larb usually features seasoned ground meat served with sticky rice or lettuce cups, topped with fresh vegetables and herbs. Toasted rice powder is typically mixed into the seasoning for some crunch and to help thicken the dressing. Katie opts for ground peanuts instead to achieve a similar texture and nutty flavor. These can also be made with ground chicken, duck, turkey, or crumbled tofu in place of the ground pork. Fresh and flavorful, these lettuce cups are super easy to make at home any night of the week.

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (from about 1/2-inch piece)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 medium carrot, grated or julienned
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground pork
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cloves garlic, minced
One 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely grated (about 1 tablespoon)
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 head Bibb, butter or iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
Fresh mint leaves, for serving
1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped
Sriracha, for serving

Steps:

  • For the scallion and carrot relish: Toss the soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, carrots, scallions and lime juice in a medium bowl. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • For the pork: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil, and once hot, the pork. Cook the pork, breaking it up with the back of your spoon until it browns and is no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes, salt, garlic, ginger and shallots. Cook until they are aromatic and incorporated, another minute. Add the hoisin and stir to combine, then add the soy sauce. Cook until the pork is sticky and glazed, about 3 minutes. Transfer the pork to a serving bowl.
  • Serve the pork with the lettuce leaves, some scallion and carrot relish, cilantro leaves, mint leaves, peanuts and sriracha, letting everyone build their own wraps with all the fixings.

PORK LARB WITH FRESH HERBS



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Categories     Beef     Sauté     Dinner

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons canola oil
500 g pork mince (ground mince)
1 small red onion, finely chopped
3 spring onions, finely chopped (green onions)
1 tablespoon lemongrass, white tender part only finely sliced
1 tablespoon finely sliced kaffir lime leaf
4 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 cup mint leaf
1/2 cup coriander leaves
1 -2 fresh chili pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped
2 tablespoons roasted rice powder
Garnish
1 head lettuce (butter or mignonette)
1/2 cup ground roasted peanuts
1/2 cup crispy-fried shallot (can buy them at the supermarket)
1 tablespoon chopped red chile
Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/pork-larb-with-fresh-herbs-124560#ixzz1CK4QCwZ2

Steps:

  • # Heat oil in wok and stir fry the pork until cooked, about 6-7 minutes (drain any fat). # 2 Remove from heat and mix in the remaining ingredients, put in a nice bowl. Arrange the garnishes around the bowl on a nice platter. Diners just help themselves to the lettuce leaves and pork, plus garnishes. Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/pork-larb-with-fresh-herbs-124560#ixzz1CK4UMuwG

HERBY PORK LARB WITH CHILE



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In this take on the classic Thai dish larb moo, ground pork is pan-cooked, then stirred together with a combination of funky fish sauce, fresh and dried chiles, shallots, lime juice and an abundance of fresh herbs for brightness. If you don't eat pork, ground chicken or turkey will work well in its place. Making the toasted rice powder is a little fussy, but it gives the dish an authentic nutty flavor and crunch. That said, if you skip it, it will still be delicious. If you have the time, top this dish with crispy shallots: It takes the whole thing to the next level, as does a flurry of chive blossoms when in season. Serve this spicy dish with sticky rice, and grilled or roasted wedges of cabbage squeezed with lime, but for a low-key weeknight, plain white rice and lettuce leaves work just as well.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, weekday, weeknight, meat, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons jasmine rice
1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rounds (about 1 scant cup)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup lime juice from about 2 to 3 limes, plus more for serving (optional)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 bird's eye chile, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup torn mint leaves
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems
1 pound ground pork
Kosher salt
Flaky salt (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the rice, stirring frequently, until it starts to smell nutty and turns golden in color, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle or clean spice grinder and allow to cool for a minute or two. Grind or pulse the rice until it has a powderlike consistency. You should have about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons. Set aside and wipe out the pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together shallots, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, bird's eye chile, chile flakes, half the scallions, half the mint and half the cilantro. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add pork, breaking meat apart with the back of a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until meat is no longer pink, but not browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Remove pork from heat and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pork to the bowl with the chile-herb mixture, add the rice powder and stir together until combined. Season with kosher salt to taste.
  • Top with remaining herbs and serve. Season with flaky salt and an extra squeeze of lime, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 363, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 780 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

LARB



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This is one of my favorite dishes. I learned to prepare it during a Thai cooking class given by the chef/owner at the Thai Erwan restaraunt in VA.

Provided by Wenstar

Categories     Rice

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces ground pork or 8 ounces ground beef
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup sliced red onion
1 teaspoon roasted rice powder (may buy it already powdered or make your own by roasting Thai long grain sticky rice till brown and)
shredded lettuce
1 teaspoon chili pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon mint leaf, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the ground meat until done and drain.
  • Mix the meat with the lime juice, fish sauce, red onions, chili peppers (optional), roasted rice powder and mix well.
  • Serve on bed of lettuce and top with sliced green onions and mint leaves.
  • May add additional red peppers if you desire it hotter.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.4, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 192.6, Sodium 1553.5, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 40.9

HERBY PORK LARB WITH CHILE



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Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons jasmine rice
1 piece large shallot, thinly sliced into rounds (about 1 scant cup)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup lime juice from about 2 to 3 limes, plus more for serving (optional)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 piece bird's eye chile, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
3 pieces scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup torn mint leaves
1/2 cup torn mint leaves
1 pound ground pork
1 pinch Kosher salt
1 pinch Flaky salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the rice, stirring frequently, until it starts to smell nutty and turns golden in color, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle or clean spice grinder and allow to cool for a minute or two. Grind or pulse the rice until it has a powderlike consistency. You should have about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons. Set aside and wipe out the pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together shallots, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, bird's eye chile, chile flakes, half the scallions, half the mint and half the cilantro. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add pork, breaking meat apart with the back of a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until meat is no longer pink, but not browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Remove pork from heat and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pork to the bowl with the chile-herb mixture, add the rice powder and stir together until combined. Season with kosher salt to taste.
  • Top with remaining herbs and serve. Season with flaky salt and an extra squeeze of lime, if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality, fresh pork mince for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you can't find fresh lemongrass, you can use dried lemongrass, but be sure to soak it in warm water for at least 30 minutes before using.
  • Use a mortar and pestle to pound the herbs and spices for the best flavor extraction.
  • If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can use a food processor, but be careful not to over-process the herbs and spices, as this will make the larb too mushy.
  • Serve the larb with sticky rice, fresh vegetables, and a lime wedge.

Conclusion:

Pork larb is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bold flavors and bright colors, pork larb is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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